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Deadline: Active Ongoing
Grant Title: Explore the Coast Overnight
Open Date: Jul 6, 2020
State Agency / Department: Coastal Conservancy
Match Funding?: No
Estimated Total Funding: $5,000,000
Estimated Low/High: Dependent
Funds Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)

Current as of:: July 30, 2020, 10:19 am
Grantor: Coastal Conservancy
Grant Program ID
Portal ID: 1671
Opportunity Type: Grant
Purpose: The Explore the Coast Overnight Program aims to create more opportunities for all Californians to stay overnight at the coast through the expansion or construction of hotels, motels, hostels, campgrounds, RV campgrounds, cabins, yurts, dorm rooms, and others.
Eligible Applicants: Nonprofit

Public Agency

Tribal Government
Eligible Geographies: Priority will be given to projects that are on or near the California coast. Projects within 1.5 miles of the coast and/or within the coastal zone are highest priority. Projects farther from the coast can be considered. When projects are located farther than walking distance to the coast, existing and potential transportation options will be evaluated to ensure relatively easy access to the coast to the extent possible.

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Deadline: Active Ongoing
Grant Title: Coastal Conservancy Grants
Open Date: Jul 9, 2020
State Agency / Department: Coastal Conservancy
Match Funding?: No
Estimated Total Funding: $0
Estimated Low/High: Dependent
Funds Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)

Current as of:: June 5, 2025, 2:37 pm
Grantor: Coastal Conservancy
Grant Program ID
Portal ID: 1683
Opportunity Type: Grant
Purpose: Each year, the Coastal Conservancy issues millions of dollars in grants for projects that restore and protect the California coast, expand public access to it, and enhance its resilience to climate change. We fund a wide variety of projects along the California coast, San Francisco Bay, and in coastal watersheds.
Eligible Applicants: Nonprofit

Public Agency

Tribal Government
Eligible Geographies: Our jurisdiction runs the length of the California coast and includes the San Francisco Bay Area, the Santa Ana River corridor, and coastal watersheds.

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Deadline: Active Ongoing
Grant Title: Science and Lake Improvement Account Program
Open Date: Jul 10, 2020
State Agency / Department: Tahoe Conservancy
Match Funding?: 10%
Estimated Total Funding: $350,000
Estimated Low/High: Dependent
Funds Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)

Current as of:: June 23, 2025, 12:56 pm
Grantor: Tahoe Conservancy
Grant Program ID
Portal ID: 1899
Opportunity Type: Grant
Purpose: The principal goal of the Conservancy's Science and Lake Improvement Account program is to support near-shore environmental improvement program activities and projects, particularly projects that manage aquatic invasive species or improve public access to sovereign land in Lake Tahoe.
Eligible Applicants: Nonprofit

Public Agency

Tribal Government
Eligible Geographies: Lake Tahoe Basin

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Deadline: Active Ongoing
Grant Title: Proposition 68 Grant Program
Open Date: Jul 10, 2020
State Agency / Department: Tahoe Conservancy
Match Funding?: No
Estimated Total Funding: $4,000,000
Estimated Low/High: Dependent
Funds Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)

Current as of:: June 26, 2024, 2:52 pm
Grantor: Tahoe Conservancy
Grant Program ID
Portal ID: 1896
Opportunity Type: Grant
Purpose: The principal goal of the Conservancy's Prop 68 grant program is to support purposes set forth in the Conservancy's governing statutes and strategic plan, including stewarding Conservancy lands and protecting Basin communities from wildfire; restoring the resilience of Basin forests and watersheds; providing public access and outdoor recreation for all communities; and fostering Basinwide climate adaptation and sustainable communities.
Eligible Applicants: Nonprofit

Public Agency

Tribal Government
Eligible Geographies: Lake Tahoe Basin

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Deadline: Active Ongoing
Grant Title: Community and Economic Enhancement Grant Program – Proposition 68
Open Date: Jul 14, 2020
State Agency / Department: Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy
Match Funding?: No
Estimated Total Funding: $8,700,000
Estimated Low/High: Dependent
Funds Disbursement: Advances & Reimbursement(s)

Current as of:: June 12, 2025, 1:37 pm
Grantor: Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy
Grant Program ID
Portal ID: 2184
Opportunity Type: Grant
Purpose: This non-competitive grant program focuses on increasing public access to the Delta through recreation and tourism opportunities, historic and cultural preservation, and environmental education in order to promote a robust Delta economy.
Eligible Applicants: Nonprofit

Public Agency
Eligible Geographies: The Conservancy will fund projects within or benefitting the Delta and Suisun Marsh. The Conservancy may fund a project outside the Delta and Suisun Marsh if the Conservancy Board makes all the findings described in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Reform Act of 2009, Section 32360(g).

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Deadline: Active Ongoing
Grant Title: San Diego River Conservancy Direct Grant Program
Open Date: May 10, 2022
State Agency / Department: San Diego River Conservancy
Match Funding?: No
Estimated Total Funding: $6,000,000
Estimated Low/High: Dependent
Funds Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)

Current as of:: June 20, 2025, 11:07 am
Grantor: San Diego River Conservancy
Grant Program ID
Portal ID: 8780
Opportunity Type: Grant
Purpose: Funding for this grant program was provided through the Budget Act of 2021-22 for local assistance projects.
Eligible Applicants: Nonprofit

Public Agency

Tribal Government
Eligible Geographies: San Diego River Watershed and Consortium Watersheds

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Deadline: Active Ongoing
Grant Title: Proposition 68 Grants for Lower Los Angeles River (LLAR)
Open Date: Jan 21, 2024
State Agency / Department: San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy
Match Funding?: No
Estimated Total Funding: $14,312,239
Estimated Low/High: $10,000 – $2,000,000
Funds Disbursement: Advances & Reimbursement(s)

Current as of:

January 27, 2025, 7:15 am

Grantor

San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy

Grant Program ID

Prop 68 LLAR

Portal ID

79595

Opportunity Type

Grant

Purpose

Priorities for RMC Prop 68 Grant Funding:

1. Develop urban recreation projects and habitat protection or restoration projects

2. Provide workforce development opportunities

3. Expand access to diverse populations

RMC’s LLAR Grants are specific to the Lower LA River corridor, considered within 1.5 miles of the main stem or tributary of the Lower LA River. Projects should be consistent with the Lower LA River Revitalization Plan.

Eligible Applicants

Nonprofit
Public Agency
Tribal Government

Eligible Geographies

RMC’s LLAR Grants are specific to the Lower LA River corridor, considered within 1.5 miles of the main stem or tributary of the Lower LA River.

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Deadline: Active Ongoing
Grant Title: Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Pumpout/Dump Station/Floating Restroom Operation and Maintenance Grant FY24
Open Date: Jul 1, 2024
State Agency / Department: Department of Parks and Recreation
Match Funding?: 25%
Estimated Total Funding: $13,500
Estimated Low/High: $6,000
Funds Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)

Current as of:: July 1, 2024, 2:27 pm
Grantor: Department of Parks and Recreation
Grant Program ID
Portal ID: 75507
Opportunity Type: Grant
Purpose: This grant provides resources for keeping boater sewage from California waterways.
Eligible Applicants: Business

Individual

Nonprofit

Public Agency

Tribal Government
Eligible Geographies: California waterways

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Deadline: Active Ongoing
Grant Title: Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Pumpout/Dump Station Installation Grant FY24
Open Date: Jul 1, 2024
State Agency / Department: Department of Parks and Recreation
Match Funding?: 25%
Estimated Total Funding: $262,500
Estimated Low/High: Dependent
Funds Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)

Current as of:: July 1, 2024, 2:33 pm
Grantor: Department of Parks and Recreation
Grant Program ID
Portal ID: 75504
Opportunity Type: Grant
Purpose: This grant provides resources for keeping boater sewage from California waterways.
Eligible Applicants: Business

Individual

Nonprofit

Public Agency

Tribal Government
Eligible Geographies: California waterways

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Deadline: Active Ongoing
Grant Title: RMC Lower LA River Grant Program
Open Date: Aug 21, 2024
State Agency / Department: San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy
Match Funding?: No
Estimated Total Funding: $11,413,072
Estimated Low/High: $50,000 – $2,000,000
Funds Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)

Current as of:

November 19, 2024, 1:26 pm

Grantor

San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy

Grant Program ID

LLAR GF

Portal ID

79610

Opportunity Type

Grant

Purpose

Priorities for RMC Lower LA River Grants:

1. Ecosystems and watershed protection and restoration projects

2. Expand access to diverse populations

3. High-need project implementation

4. Implementation of projects congruent with the Lower LA River Revitalization Plan

Eligible Applicants

Nonprofit
Public Agency
Tribal Government

Eligible Geographies

RMC’s LLAR Grants are specific to the Lower LA River corridor, considered within 1.5 miles of the main stem or tributary of the Lower LA River. Projects should be consistent with the Lower LA River Revitalization Plan.

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Deadline: Active Ongoing
Grant Title: Wildfire Prevention Grant Program
Open Date: Aug 21, 2024
State Agency / Department: San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy
Match Funding?: No
Estimated Total Funding: $2,892,216
Estimated Low/High: $50,000 – $2,000,000
Funds Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)

Current as of:

April 9, 2025, 3:34 pm

Grantor

San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy

Grant Program ID

Wildfire Prevention Grant Program

Portal ID

79607

Opportunity Type

Grant

Purpose

Priorities for RMC Wildfire Prevention Grant Program:

1. Protect and expand native forests/wildlands;

2. Support communities in increasing their resilience to wildfire and improving fire safety;

3. Promote sustainable land use;

4. Promote investment in wildlands management and workforce development;

5. Protect cultural resources vulnerable to wildfire.

Eligible Applicants

Nonprofit
Public Agency
Tribal Government

Eligible Geographies

Eligible projects must be located within the RMC's approved territory.

Our territory covers eastern Los Angeles County and western Orange County. This vast and varied area includes mountains, valleys, rivers, coastal plain, and coastline. Our interactive map details our territory's boundaries.

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Deadline: Active Ongoing
Grant Title: Proposition 1 Lower Los Angeles River Grants
Open Date: Aug 21, 2024
State Agency / Department: San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy
Match Funding?: No
Estimated Total Funding: $22,284,078
Estimated Low/High: $50,000 – $2,000,000
Funds Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)

Current as of:

June 27, 2025, 1:42 pm

Grantor

San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy

Grant Program ID

Prop 1 LLAR

Portal ID

79601

Opportunity Type

Grant

Purpose

Priorities for RMC Prop 1 LLAR (Lower LA River) Grants:

1. Ecosystems and watershed protection and restoration projects,

2. Protect and Enhance the LA River

2. Expand access to diverse populations,

4. High-need project implementation

RMC’s LLAR Grants are specific to the Lower LA River corridor, considered within 1.5 miles of the main stem or tributary of the Lower LA River. Projects should be consistent with the Lower LA River Revitalization Plan.

Eligible Applicants

Nonprofit
Public Agency
Tribal Government

Eligible Geographies

RMC’s LLAR Grants are specific to the Lower LA River corridor, considered within 1.5 miles of the main stem or tributary of the Lower LA River.

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Deadline: Active Ongoing
Grant Title: Proposition 1 Regionwide Grants
Open Date: Aug 21, 2024
State Agency / Department: San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy
Match Funding?: No
Estimated Total Funding: $1,000,000
Estimated Low/High: Dependent
Funds Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)

Current as of:

January 27, 2025, 7:01 am

Grantor

San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy

Grant Program ID

Prop 1 Regionwide

Portal ID

79604

Opportunity Type

Grant

Purpose

Priorities for RMC Prop 1 Grants:

1. Ecosystems and watershed protection and restoration projects

2. Expand access to diverse populations

3. High-need project implementation

Eligible Applicants

Nonprofit
Public Agency
Tribal Government

Eligible Geographies

Eligible projects must be located within the RMC's approved territory.

Our territory covers eastern Los Angeles County and western Orange County. This vast and varied area includes mountains, valleys, rivers, coastal plain, and coastline. Our interactive map details our territory's boundaries.

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Deadline: Active Ongoing
Grant Title: Proposition 68 Regionwide Grants
Open Date: Aug 21, 2024
State Agency / Department: San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy
Match Funding?: No
Estimated Total Funding: $206,150
Estimated Low/High: Dependent
Funds Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)

Current as of:

November 19, 2024, 1:32 pm

Grantor

San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy

Grant Program ID

Prop 68 Regionwide

Portal ID

79598

Opportunity Type

Grant

Purpose

Create, expand, and/or improve public open space in the RMC's territory by improving water quality supply, create, enhance or improve a reliable water supply and/or restore an important species and habitat.

Eligible Applicants

Nonprofit
Public Agency
Tribal Government

Eligible Geographies

Eligible projects must be located within the RMC's approved territory.

Our territory covers eastern Los Angeles County and western Orange County. This vast and varied area includes mountains, valleys, rivers, coastal plain, and coastline. Our interactive map details our territory's boundaries.

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Deadline: Active Ongoing
Grant Title: Proposition 68 LLAR Severely Disadvantaged Communities
Open Date: Sep 4, 2024
State Agency / Department: San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy
Match Funding?: No
Estimated Total Funding: $3,549,462
Estimated Low/High: Dependent
Funds Disbursement: Advances & Reimbursement(s)

Current as of:

September 4, 2024, 1:36 pm

Grantor

San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy

Grant Program ID

Prop 68 LLAR SDAC

Portal ID

80480

Opportunity Type

Grant

Purpose

Priorities for RMC LLAR Prop 68:

Develop urban recreation projects and habitat protection or restoration projects,Provide workforce development opportunities,Expand access to diverse populations,Secured matching funds

RMC’s LLAR Grants are specific to the Lower LA River corridor, considered within 1.5 miles of the main stem or tributary of the Lower LA River. Projects should be consistent with the Lower LA River Revitalization Plan.

Eligible Applicants

Nonprofit
Public Agency
Tribal Government

Eligible Geographies

RMC’s LLAR Grants are specific to the Lower LA River corridor, considered within 1.5 miles of the main stem or tributary of the Lower LA River.

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Deadline: Active Ongoing
Grant Title: Proposition 68 Technical Assistance
Open Date: Sep 5, 2024
State Agency / Department: San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy
Match Funding?: No
Estimated Total Funding: $531,000
Estimated Low/High: Dependent
Funds Disbursement: Advances & Reimbursement(s)

Current as of:: September 5, 2024, 8:23 am
Grantor: San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy
Grant Program ID: Prop 68 TA
Portal ID: 80483
Opportunity Type: Grant
Purpose: Pursuant to Section 8008(b)(1) of Proposition 68, up to 10% of the funds available may be allocated for technical assistance to disadvantaged communities. RMC’s Technical Assistance Program (TAP) supports local communities with application assistance with the goal of facilitating access to the Conservancy’s funding programs. Technical Assistance can be applied to through RMC’s Small and Very Small Grants Programs or requested through RMC staff.
Eligible Applicants: Nonprofit

Public Agency

Tribal Government
Eligible Geographies: Applicants must operate within, and projects must benefit the RMC's defined funding area. More information on the RMC's funding area can be found at our interactive map.

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Deadline: Active Ongoing
Grant Title: San Joaquin River Conservancy
Open Date: Nov 18, 2024
State Agency / Department: Wildlife Conservation Board
Match Funding?: No
Estimated Total Funding: $6,700,000
Estimated Low/High: Dependent
Funds Disbursement: Advances & Reimbursement(s)

Current as of:: June 6, 2025, 1:07 pm
Grantor: Wildlife Conservation Board
Grant Program ID
Portal ID: 83114
Opportunity Type: Grant
Purpose: The purpose of the SJRC is to create the San Joaquin River Parkway (Parkway) to preserve and enhance the river’s extraordinary biological diversity, protect its valued cultural and natural resources, and provide educational and recreational opportunities for local communities and visitors.
Eligible Applicants: Nonprofit

Public Agency

Tribal Government
Eligible Geographies: The San Joaquin River Parkway, which is defined by state law as approximately 5,900 acres on both sides of a twenty-two-mile-long reach of the river between Friant Dam to the east and State Route 99 to the west, in Fresno and Madera Counties.

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Deadline: Active Ongoing
Grant Title: Public Access
Open Date: Nov 18, 2024
State Agency / Department: Wildlife Conservation Board
Match Funding?: No
Estimated Total Funding: $3,000,000
Estimated Low/High: Dependent
Funds Disbursement: Advances & Reimbursement(s)

Current as of:: June 6, 2025, 1:17 pm
Grantor: Wildlife Conservation Board
Grant Program ID
Portal ID: 83087
Opportunity Type: Grant
Purpose: Wildlife Conservation Board’s Public Access Program’s projects should focus on creating meaningful outdoor experiences for all Californians. Projects should provide public benefits, leverage funding to produce the greatest benefit, and provide access to natural and wild areas.
Eligible Applicants: Nonprofit

Public Agency

Tribal Government
Eligible Geographies: Statewide

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Deadline: Active 2/2/26 12:00
Grant Title: Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Boat Launching Facility Grant Program FY26
Open Date: Feb 4, 2025
State Agency / Department: Department of Parks and Recreation
Match Funding?: No
Estimated Total Funding: $0
Estimated Low/High: Dependent
Funds Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)

Current as of:: March 10, 2025, 12:58 pm
Grantor: Department of Parks and Recreation
Grant Program ID
Portal ID: 98070
Opportunity Type: Grant
Purpose: Provide resources to local agencies to develop or improve public boat launching facilities, primarily for motorized vessels.
Eligible Applicants: Public Agency
Eligible Geographies: Waterways within California

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Deadline: Active 2/2/26 12:00
Grant Title: Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Statewide Ramp Repair and Modification Grant Program FY26
Open Date: Feb 4, 2025
State Agency / Department: Department of Parks and Recreation
Match Funding?: No
Estimated Total Funding: $0
Estimated Low/High: Dependent
Funds Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)

Current as of:: March 10, 2025, 1:20 pm
Grantor: Department of Parks and Recreation
Grant Program ID
Portal ID: 98085
Opportunity Type: Grant
Purpose: Provide resources to local agencies to repair or renovate public boating access facilities.
Eligible Applicants: Public Agency
Eligible Geographies: Waterways within California

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